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Climbing some of the most popular hiking and climbing destinations in Africa are situated in Tanzania. Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa and also the highest free standing mountain in the world, is a magnet for thousands of climbers from all around the world. Various climbing routes wind up Kilimanjaro offering an overwhelming experience to the intrepid climbers who scale the dramatic peak. Other beautiful climbing routes scale the wildlife rich forests of Mount Meru. Climbers pass through changing vegetation zones. Lush tropical mountain forest, alpine moorland dotted with giant lobelia and groundsel. Arctic desert and finally on Kilimanjaro arctic conditions where snow and ice prevail. Most routes require no special knowledge or training.

 

These are however steep climbing routes that require good fitness and health. Technical climbing routes exist on Kilimanjaro and other massifs in the area and can be arranged for interested parties.

Mount Kilimanjaro

Mount Kilimanjaro

Mount Kilimanjaro (5896m) is the highest mountain on the African continent and indeed the highest freestanding mountain in the world.  This coupled with it being the highest ‘walkable’ mountain in the world, makes it..  ( Read More )

 

Mount Meru

Mount Meru

Mount Meru (4566m) is falsely considered Kilimanjaro’s simple sister, as both are extinct volcanoes of different sizes.  But don’t be fooled, Meru is as tough a climb as Kilimanjaro.  We guide travelers on the Momella route on Mount ... ( Read More )

 

Oldoinyo Lengai

Oldoinyo Lengai

Oldonyo LeNgai (3450 meters) is an active volcano on the southern shore of Lake Natron.  This impressive peak is revered by the Maasai as the sacred home of God. A nearly... ( Read More )

Pare Mountains

 

USAMBARA MOUNTAINS

This little-known mountain range is one of the gems of Tanzania. Lying north of the Korogwe-Tanga road, the Usambara’s are a relict patch of the great tropical forests that once spanned ( Read More )

 

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